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ACS-2048 • User’s Guide 79
5. Upgrading Software
Ethernet Upgrade Method
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 Use the following steps to determine the IP address of the ACS-2048, and establish
proper communications:
1. Power-up the ACS-2048.
2. Note the ACS-2048’s current IP address:
a. From the Main Menu, select System to display the System Menu.
b. From the System Menu, select Ethernet to display the Ethernet Menu.
c. Make a note of the information on the IP line, which shows the current IP
address in all modes (with DHCP on or off).
3. Attempt to ping the ACS-2048 as follows:
a. Connect the ACS-2048’s Ethernet port to a Switch.
b. Connect the Ethernet Switch to your PC.
c. Turn on the PC or laptop.
d. Open a command prompt window on the PC. Click Start > Programs >
Accessories > Command Prompt.
e. On the command prompt line, type:
ping 192.168.0.1
... followed by Enter.
f. If the computer is able to successfully communicate with the ACS-2048,
you will see a series of “replies” from the target IP address. Repeat the
upgrade procedure as outlined in the “Ethernet Upgrade Method
”
section on page 76.
g. If you see a “Request timed out” message, the PC is unable to locate
and communicate with the ACS-2048. If this is the case:
• Check your network connections and settings as described
above, or ...
• Contact your network administrator, or ...
• Contact Technical Support. In Appendix C, refer to the
“Contact Information
” section on page 108 for details.
Note
Use the unit’s actual IP address, as determined in step 2
above.